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Sardine vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sardine and corn syrup?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B2, and copper in sardine is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% more.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than corn syrup (90).

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Syrups, corn, dark types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +387.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2022.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +802.3%
Contains more IronIron +689.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1717.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.1mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Sardine
12
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26125%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2691.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +463.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +170.8%
Contains more OtherOther +980%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Corn syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 2.9µg 91%
Phosphorus 490mg 11mg 68%
Protein 24.62g 0g 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Calcium 382mg 18mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.02mg 33%
Iron 2.92mg 0.37mg 32%
Carbs 0g 77.59g 26%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Fats 11.45g 0g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.009mg 17%
Copper 0.186mg 0.053mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.023mg 12%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.04mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.009mg 12%
Choline 75mg 13.3mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0g 10%
Potassium 397mg 44mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0g 7%
Sodium 307mg 155mg 7%
Magnesium 39mg 8mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.011mg 6%
Calories 208kcal 286kcal 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Folate 10µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 77.59g N/A
Manganese 0.108mg 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Corn syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Sardine
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $4.2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.